CAF 1/48 Scale La Renommee 1744

You're a very efficient builder, Paul. You started four months after me and you're now four months ahead of me ROTF. What lovely lines on this ship, and you are doing such a nice job on her!
Hi Paul, that's because you work more on your blog than on your ship, approximate a blog page per frame. :)
 
Started beveling Starboard bow and frames...
P.S. Dont tell Maartin I posted again......
The best thing about taking pictures of the build is it highlights all the mistakes my normal eye cant see....which I have to go back and fix then

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Started Stern framing, I am sure youll notice the quickly built jig to protect the stern frames, as I broke these countless times while building the HMS Enterprise. Also note the quarter gallery door spacer that CAF included to ensure frame width is correct. Started minor beveling on stern frames

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Thrilled to have recieved the full internal structure for La Renommee today. Ordered on 6/21, so 15 days in shipping only. Initial inspection of the kit is outstanding! 3 Full set, Full size plans, and 1 instruction book in English, yes.....English! All Lumber and Brass looks great. My initial impression....What have I got myself into??? I have much more detail sanding and some corrections on the hull prior to beginning the internal structure.

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Thrilled to have recieved the full internal structure for La Renommee today. Ordered on 6/21, so 15 days in shipping only. Initial inspection of the kit is outstanding! 3 Full set, Full size plans, and 1 instruction book in English, yes.....English! All Lumber and Brass looks great. My initial impression....What have I got myself into??? I have much more detail sanding and some corrections on the hull prior to beginning the internal structure.

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Almost like Xmas!!! Can't wait to see this come together!
 
Thrilled to have recieved the full internal structure for La Renommee today. Ordered on 6/21, so 15 days in shipping only. Initial inspection of the kit is outstanding! 3 Full set, Full size plans, and 1 instruction book in English, yes.....English! All Lumber and Brass looks great. My initial impression....What have I got myself into??? I have much more detail sanding and some corrections on the hull prior to beginning the internal structure.
You must watch out for what you wish for, the Good Ship Building Mermaids will deliver! o_O
 
Thrilled to have recieved the full internal structure for La Renommee today. Ordered on 6/21, so 15 days in shipping only. Initial inspection of the kit is outstanding! 3 Full set, Full size plans, and 1 instruction book in English, yes.....English! All Lumber and Brass looks great. My initial impression....What have I got myself into??? I have much more detail sanding and some corrections on the hull prior to beginning the internal structure.

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Good morning Paul. Wow this will make this a special ship. So cool. Cheers Grant
 
Bonjour, quelles sont les outils que vous utilisez pour faire le ponçage intérieur ?
Je suppose des outils spéciaux pour accéder aux endroits trés refermé.

Hello, what tools do you use for interior sanding?
I suppose special tools to access very closed places.
 
Started Stern framing, I am sure youll notice the quickly built jig to protect the stern frames, as I broke these countless times while building the HMS Enterprise. Also note the quarter gallery door spacer that CAF included to ensure frame width is correct. Started minor beveling on stern frames

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Hi Paul, nice progress and the ships onterior parts kit look great, especially the etched knee enforcements.
Like your temporary support bar around the stern frames,
But keep in mind the stern is slightly bollow. I would already create this shape in your support bar.
 
Bonjour, quelles sont les outils que vous utilisez pour faire le ponçage intérieur ?
Je suppose des outils spéciaux pour accéder aux endroits trés refermé.

Hello, what tools do you use for interior sanding?
I suppose special tools to access very closed places.
Proxxon has a nice angled grinder on which you can put a sanding disc.
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Then finalize with scrapers to get a perfect flat finish.
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